Robert Godwin, Sr., age 74

Lost to gun violence on April 16, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  • Number of children:
    2 4 grandchildren
    2 10 children
  • Personality:
    9 A genuine person to all
    5 A good soul
    4 A bright light in a world of darkness
    2 A great man, father and grandfather :) May his soul rest in peace
    2 A kind man
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    2 His hobby was fishing
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  • Comments:
    17 Senseless killing of a stranger....Lord I pray
    10 Rip mr. Goodwin
    7 r.i.p. im praying for his family..
    6 Beware. There are fake GoFundMe acct being made. The family isnt making them.
    6 This poor poor man...God please comfort his family like only You can
    3 this is is so sad..an innocent man walking home..GOD PRAY for his family..
    4 What is this world coming to!!!! May God Bless your soul!
    4 Praying for strength and guidance for his family. Senseless murder.
    3 sending my prayers to the family
    2 I am praying for the family! Rest in heaven!
    3 REST IN PERFECT PEACE MR. GOODWIN 😇
    2 rip
    3 My condolences to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Mr. Godwin...
    2 my prayers to the family. May you Rest in Peace Mr. Goodwin. Praying for Justice.
    3 Rest easy angel❤️ ForeverInOurHearts❤️
    2 I think about you everyday rest in heaven gods angel ❤️
    2 Sending many prays and love your way, I am so sorry for you loss
    3 SMH, VERY VERY SENSELESS, RIH YOUNG MAN!!!!!
    2 PRAYERS COMING FROM CHICAGO HEAVY, IT'S ON OUR HEARTS FAMILY
    3 praying for the family
    3 Praying for his family. So senseless
    4 My most sincere condolences to everyine that knew and loved him..
    3 my deepest condolences to his family..
    2 so senseless😢my heart goes out to the family god bless and heal this family
    2 RIP MR. GOODWIN. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.
    2 So sorry this happened to you 😢 Sleep in heaven 🙏💞
    3 Rest in Peace Mr. Goodwin - my condolences to the family
    2 Prayers from Germany
    2 Prayers From North Carolina and all the Families who have lost someone to gun violence
    2 Thinking of you from Indiana, my daughter made this memorial as well....Prayers going up!!!!
    3 So sorry this happened to you, Mr Goodwin.
    5 HEARTBREAKING SWEET INNOCENT MAN, GOD BLESS
    2 prayers for the family!!
    2 God bless this Family
    3 let's pray...
    3 RIP 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
    2 R.I.P 😢
    2 May God bless and keep your family🌹
    4 Rest In Peace Mr. Goodwin. God bless you and your family. <3
    2 Prayers from Italy
    3 💔💔😕
    2 RIP sir
    2 Rest in peace, you were an amazing father and grandfather. You are cherished by all of us 🕊❤️❤️
    2 Prayers from France. Now you are somewhere at peace. You didn’t deserve that 🕊💔
    2 R.I.P.

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